University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer opened a two-match homestand with a 1-0 victor over Southwest Baptist University Friday evening at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles has a 4-3-1 record at the end of tonight’s action, while Southwest Baptist is 3-4-1 this season.
USI struck for the eventual game-winner at 30:49 of the first half when sophomore forward Zach Barton coverted a free kick from junior defender Luke Lindsey. Barton headed in his team-best seventh of the season off of Lindsey’s assist.
The Eagles’ defense would make the first half goal stand up through the intermission and the second half. Senior goalkeeper Jusitn Faas picked up his fourth win of the year and posted his second shutout of the season. Faas faced a total of 12 shots, making four saves.
Overall, USI had control of the match from start to finish. The Eagles out shoot the Bearcats, 20-12, and had the advantage in corner kicks, 7-2.
Up Next for the Eagles:
USI concludes the homestand versus Drury University Sunday at noon. Drury, which visits McKendree University later tonight, started this week’s action with a 3-3-0 mark.
The Eagles trail in the all-time series with Drury, 12-3-2, but are even with the Panthers over the last five matches, 2-2-1. USI lost the last meeting with the Panthers in 2019, 4-0, on the road.
